Greek Turkey Sliders - 31g Carbs, 4g Fiber
From: AICR
Summer may be winding down, but don't pack that grill up just yet. This
unique recipe for sliders is full of flavor without being full of fat.
Lean ground turkey is a healthier alternative to red meat, but can be
drier when cooked. By mixing feta, spinach and an egg white into the
patties, the meat stays tender. Adding the Greek marinade also helps
them stay moist and reduces the formation of carcinogens associated
with grilling and smoke.
A diet filled with cancer fighting foods will lower the risk for many cancers.
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced
4 tsp dried oregano
3/4 tsp kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper, divided
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
1 large egg white
1/2 cup natural instant mashed potato flakes, or dried bread crumbs
1/2 cup baby spinach leaves
1/4 cup (~1 oz.) crumbled feta cheese
2 Tbsp low-fat mayonnaise
7 whole-wheat slider buns
7 tomato slices
7 thin red onion slices
7 thin seedless cucumber slices, cut diagonally
7 romaine lettuce leaves, top part only
Place lemon juice in small bowl. Add garlic, mashing it with fork
to bruise slices. Add oregano, salt and 4 grinds pepper and mix.
Mix in olive oil. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set aside for
20 minutes.
Brush clean gas or charcoal grill lightly with oil and preheat to
medium-high heat.
Place turkey, egg white and mashed potatoes in mixing bowl and
combine, using fork. Holding spinach leaves in one hand over
bowl, with other hand, use scissors to cut spinach into thin
strips, letting them fall into bowl. Add feta and 4 grinds
pepper, and mix to combine. Moistening your hands with cold
water, form turkey mixture into 7 patties.
Divide marinade between 2 bowls. Using marinade from one bowl,
brush burgers on both sides. Mix mayonnaise into second bowl,
and set aside.
Grill burgers until an instant-read thermometer inserted into
center reads 160 degrees F., 6 minutes, turning them every
1 1/2 minutes. Transfer burgers to plate and set aside for
5 minutes; the internal temperature will rise to 165 degrees F.
Meanwhile, warm buns, cut side down, on grill.
Place burger on bottom of each bun. Add one-seventh of flavored
mayonnaise. Top the burgers with tomato slice, onion slice, cucumber
slice, and lettuce leaf. Serve immediately.
Servings: 7
Serving Size: 1 slider (includes bun and toppings)
Nutrition per Serving:
280 Calories, 9g Fat, 2g Sat Fat, 23g Protein, 31g Carbs, 4g Fiber,
600mg Sodium
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